[Icarito]

Anyone notice that people seem to always score withing a few points on all 4 exams? In my passes, I’ve gotten between 79-82 every time. Others I’ve seen score like 76-78 or 84-86 on all 4.

Rarely does someone get say a 75 on REG but a 95 on BEC. Could be nothing…but I rarely see drastic ranges of scores. They seem to be always closely grouped.

FAR - 80 (4/1/2019)

BEC - 82 (9/7/2019)

AUD - 81 (11/23/2019)

REG - 94 (3/9/2020)

[Anthony]

A pass is a pass. I wouldn't worry about the exact score.

AUD - 82
BEC - 80
FAR - 81
REG - 82

FAR - 74 first attempt

[bigstakk]

All it means is study habits are consistent. I am personally not looking to score in the 90s. I am just trying to efficiently pass each exam without overdoing it study wise. If it is not a coincidence I would gladly appreciate the CPA exam reviewers to give me another consistent score on my last exam 🙂

AUD - 81
BEC - 87
FAR - 80
REG - 82

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Ethics Exam - 90%
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[Lindsey_p87]

I have more of range in scores than some do, but it is funny how that happens. I assume it's just like Bigstakk said, a consistent study strategy. Most people use one review course throughout their time studying, so it makes sense that they be about equally prepared for each one.

AUD - 79
BEC - 82
FAR - 79
REG - 86

DONE

FAR - PASSED 11/14
AUD - TBD
BEC - TBD
REG - First take 2/16

[Nate]

If you're only considering passing scores than the range for my passing scores isn't much, only 7 points. However if you take failing scores into account, I have quite the range of scores.

AUD: 54 (10/31/15); 83 (12/02/17)
BEC: 70 (01/31/16); 90 (07/02/17)
FAR: 73 (10/03/15); 88 (02/17/18)
REG: 83 (06/09/18)
AICPA Ethics: 91 (06/28/18)
Licensed: 08/16/18

[Anonymous]

Every now and again, I noticed this as I was studying, but I didn't harp on it too much. However, you may have hit the nail on the head–consistent study strategy and review course. Interesting observation and correlation.

Do NOT quit! There's more in you and if you quit you'll never see it. Show you that you can do it.

AUD Passed  78
BEC Passed  79
FAR Passed  77
REG Passed 76

I'm tired of operating in fear and mediocrity. It's time to try. It's time to do. It's time to go.

[Accounting_is_Taxing]

Pretty happy with my score distribution. I scored a little too high on FAR and BEC though…

AUD - 75
BEC - 77
FAR - 77
REG - 76

Licensed in VA

[A_Rish]

I think it comes down to risk. I studied a lot because I wanted to decrease the chances that I'd have to study again for a retake. I also feared the stress associated with seeing a failing score. The strategy worked, but obviously I spent a bit more time than I probably needed.

AUD - 96
BEC - 88
FAR - 95
REG - 93

Through God, I can accomplish anything.

[Recked]

Agree with A_Rish.
Dreaded a fail and potential redo.

Memento Mori - Kingston NY CPA & EA (SUNY Albany 2002)

FAR-93 11/9/17 (10wks, 250 hrs, Roger 1800+ MCQs, Gleim TB 600+MCQs, SIMs)
AUD-88 12/7/17 (3 wks, 85 hrs, Roger 1000 MCQs no SIMs hail mary)
REG-96 1/18/18 (6 wks, 110 hrs, 1400 MCQs, no SIMs)
BEC-91 2/16/18 (4wks, 90 hrs, 1240 MCQs)

[PC]

Scores reflect time investment which reflects strategy. You can go for “max efficiency” and minimize your study time but increase the retake risk. Or over-study and reduce retake risk. Comes down to personal preference – same destination in the end.

There is no education like adversity.

BEC – 85 (10/1/18)

AUD – 91 (12/10/18)

FAR – 92 (5/13/19)

REG – 87 (9/9/19)

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